I learned to embroider when I was a kid, when everyone was really into cross stitch (remember the '80s?). Eventually, I migrated to surface embroidery, teaching myself with whatever I could get my hands on...read more
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I learned to embroider when I was a kid, when everyone was really into cross stitch (remember the '80s?). Eventually, I migrated to surface embroidery, teaching myself with whatever I could get my hands on...read more
Contact Mary
October 29, 2008
It’s that time of year again when gift suggestions for embroiderers might come in handy for those of you who … Continue reading Dazzling Ornaments Make Great Gifts for Embroiderers
October 28, 2008
A while ago, I started a random embroidery project on a piece of felt. My original plan was to use … Continue reading Needle Book Finish – At Long Last!
October 27, 2008
This past week, I announced a give-away for Jan Constantine’s book, Heirloom Embroidery. And now it’s time to announce the … Continue reading Heirloom Embroidery Book Winner Announced…
October 26, 2008
Just a quick note to let you know that the drawing for the Heirloom Embroidery book ends first thing tomorrow … Continue reading Last Chance for Heirloom Embroidery Book
October 26, 2008
Soy Luster is a relatively new needlework thread on the market, and just as its name implies, it’s made from … Continue reading Soy Luster: Embroidery Thread made from … Soy??
October 25, 2008
Last night, I had the opportunity to work with these really interesting new needles on the market called Spiral Eye … Continue reading Spiral Eye Needles for Embroidery and Hand Sewing
October 24, 2008
Continuing with this series of photo tutorials on beginning and ending your threads in hand embroidery, here’s a very simple … Continue reading Ending Embroidery Thread: Pull it Through